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Displaying items by tag: halifaxnews

Wednesday, 07 May 2014 01:46

Tripp earns Democratic nod for sheriff

Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp, appointed to fill the unexpired term of former Sheriff Jeff Frazier, is the Democratic nominee for the office.

A slate of anti-mergers candidates, including a challenger, ousted incumbent Halifax County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Pierce and a pro-merger challenger, O.D. Sykes, in Tuesday's primary.

Monday, 05 May 2014 14:42

WestPoint ready for marketing

The county is set to begin marketing the former WestPoint Stevens building, Halifax Development Commission Executive Director Cathy Scott told commissioners at their meeting today.

Monday, 05 May 2014 13:43

County may avoid tax increase

It now appears the county will be able to get by without a tax increase for the upcoming fiscal year, according to a new option presented to commissioners this morning.

Thursday, 01 May 2014 14:25

Further details released on bank text scam

The Halifax County Sheriff's Office today released further details about the Southern Bank text message scam.

Tuesday, 22 April 2014 13:27

Budget talks continue in county

The bulk of funding for economic development projects in Halifax County has come from grants and other funding sources, information provided by county development commission Executive Director Cathy Scott to commissioners Monday night shows.

Monday, 14 April 2014 21:31

Tax increase options on table in county

After six fiscal years of using fund balance to prevent a tax increase, at least a 1-cent boost in the levy could be a possibility in Halifax County.

Saturday, 12 April 2014 21:29

A revolutionary day in Halifax

The bottom date of the North Carolina flag is a testament to its importance, says Ken Wilson of the Halifax Resolves Chapter of the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution.

Friday, 11 April 2014 16:38

Business owner saves dogs in pen fire

While their home was destroyed, the lives of five dogs were spared when a Halifax businessman noticed smoke rising near his garage on Highway 301 this afternoon.

Friday, 11 April 2014 11:36

Dirt bike thief sought

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a 2008 Kawasaki KX100 was stolen from the Thelma Road area Tuesday.